Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: Opening the Door for God's Provision in Their Lives

by Jodie Berndt, Ty Saltzgiver (Foreword by)

Overview

It's never been tougher to be a teenager—or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life.

Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through the teen years with her four children. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your teen's life, including:

• Your teen's character
• Your teen's relationships
• Your teen's health and safety
• Your teen's victory over temptation
• . . . and so much more

With humor and a warm, personal style, Jodie reassures you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of and provided for in his Word. No matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of God's reach.

Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens:

"Trained in the trenches of praying her own children through their teen years (and beyond), Jodie Berndt's wisdom reads like pure encouragement from a gentle mentor. Intensely practical, honest, and relatable, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens is far more than a book; it's a valuable tool for anyone who wants to be a warrior, a faithful intercessor in praying God's Word over the teens in their lives. What a vital resource to guide us as we pray our teens through one of the most intense seasons of their lives!"

—Katie Westenberg, author of I Choose Brave

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310361985
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	03/02/2021
Edition description:	Enlarged ed.
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	233,148
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jodie Berndt has written or cowritten many books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for children, teens, and adult children. A speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on programs like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and a host of popular podcasts, and she has written articles for many news and faith outlets. She and her husband, Robbie, have four adult children, and they live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Foreword Ty Saltzgiver xi

Introduction to the New Edition: Whack-a-Mole Parenting 1

Part 1 Praying for Your Teen's Relationships

1 Praying for Your Teen's Relationship with Christ 11

2 Praying for Good Friends 21

3 Praying for Connection to a Church Community 32

4 Praying for Dating Relationships 43

5 Praying for Your Teen's Relationship with You 56

Part 2 Praying for Your Teen's Character

6 Praying for Honesty and Integrity 69

7 Praying for an Others-Centered Outlook 81

8 Praying for a Humble, Teachable Heart 91

9 Praying through Anger to Composure 102

10 Praying for Compassion and Kindness 113

Part 3 Praying for Your Teen's Health and Safety

11 Praying for Your Teen Driver 123

12 Praying for Healing from Eating Disorders and Negative Body Image 132

13 Praying against Self-Harm and Suicide 142

14 Praying through Anxiety and Depression 151

15 Praying for Your Teen Rebel 162

Part 4 Praying for Your Teen's Victory over Temptation

16 Praying about Technology and Social Media 177

17 Praying for Protection from Drinking 188

18 Praying for Sexual Purity 201

19 Praying for Protection from Drugs 213

20 Praying for Sin to Be Exposed 224

Part 5 Praying about Everything

21 Praying about Choice of Music 237

22 Praying about Your Teen's Attire 247

23 Praying for Your Teen Athlete 259

24 Praying for Your Teen's Future (Education, Career, Marriage, and More) 270

Acknowledgments 281

Notes 283